Next weekend Javier Vazquez will be coming to Dynamix to share some of his “Striking based Jiu-Jitsu”. This will be an invaluable seminar for those who are interested in learning how to apply Jiu-Jitsu in self-defense situations. Not only is Javi a master of teaching this style of Jiu-Jitsu, but he’s put it to the test in MMA at the highest levels. Come learn from someone with almost 20 years of experience in Jiu-Jitsu and an MMA veteran!

A recent viral video has sparked a big discussion in the Jiu-Jitsu community about the application of sport Jiu-Jitsu in self-defense situations. In the video, a BJJ purple belt gets into an altercation during a pick-up basketball game. The situation quickly escalates, and after a brief exchange of words, punches are thrown. The attacker engages and knocks the purple belt off balance causing him to sit to half guard. Once on the ground the purple belt attempts submissions from several positions but is unable to finish. Thankfully both the purple belt and his opponent are uninjured at the end of the video when the fight is broken up. In response to the video, we filmed a video of our own to show you a super simple self-defense tip that anybody can use to stay safe in a similar situation. For more videos from Henry be sure to go to http://hiddenjiujitsu.com.

We’re proud to announce that we will be hosting a BJJ seminar taught by Garry Tonon. Garry is one of the best grapplers in the world and coming off a huge win at metamoris. The seminar takes place this Friday February 6 at 7:30pm. The seminar is FREE for Dynamix students. Non students can register for $40, here: http://gracieworlds.com/garry-tonon-seminar/

Our student and friend, UFC heavyweight Stefan Struve, makes his return to the Octagon this weekend at UFC 175. It was just 3 months ago that Stefan was officially cleared by cardiologists to fight again after his heart condition was first diagnosed last year. In preparation for his return, Stefan did the last half of his training camp with us here in LA and brought our old friend Jared Hamman with him to help out. They trained many of the group classes with the team, as well as working one-on-one with Antoni, Henry, and Vladimir to work on all areas of Stefan’s game–kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, and wrestling. Coaches Antoni and Vladimir will be in Stefan’s corner on fight night, and many of the team will be cheering them on both in Vegas and in LA.

The UFC came by the gym to film and get an inside look at Stefan’s training camp for the Ultimate Insider show. Check it out below!